[ECOLOG-L] CLINICAL ASSISTANT PROFESSOR POSITION at the University of Illinois at Chicago

[Emily Minor]

The Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Illinois at
Chicago (UIC) invites applications for an open clinical-track position at
the assistant professor level. Located in the heart of Chicago, UIC is one
of the nation’s leading research universities. Numerous opportunities exist
for collaborative research in biological sciences across disciplines at UIC
and with colleagues and institutions throughout the Chicago region. 

The successful candidate will be expected to provide instruction for the
General Ecology Laboratory course, and additionally a second course in line
with his/her expertise. The successful candidate must be comfortable
training, supervising and coordinating graduate teaching assistants to
undertake lab-based exercises (fieldtrips and experimental design) for
Ecology students. Responsibilities also include coordination with field
offices from Department of Natural Resources (Michigan, Indiana, and
Illinois) to undertake student fieldtrips.

Candidates must have a Ph.D. degree and a demonstrated record of teaching
accomplishments, and experience with training teaching assistants. Research
background is a plus.

To receive full consideration, candidates must complete an on-line
application including the names and email addresses of three references and
submit a CV, research and teaching statements, at
https://jobs.uic.edu/job-board/job-details?jobID=76324 by March 7, 2017. 
Final authorization of the positions is subject to availability of state
funding. Questions should be directed to Jacquelyn DeLaurentis at
jdel...@uic.edu. 

The University of Illinois at Chicago is an affirmative action/equal
opportunity employer, dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse
pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching in a multicultural
environment. We strongly encourage applications from women, minorities,
individuals with disabilities and covered veterans.

The University of Illinois may conduct background checks on all job
candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer. Background checks will be
performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

[ECOLOG-L] PhD Studentship at FU Berlin (1)

[Stavros Veresoglou]

Project: Metacorrhiza 
Main supervisor: Stavros Veresoglou
Start Date: as soon as possible
Reference code: Metacor001
Application deadline: 20th March 2017
More information: http://www.fu-
berlin.de/en/service/stellen/acad/index.html

Applications are invited for a fully funded PhD studentship at Freie 
Universität Berlin. 

Project: We are looking for a highly-motivated student to fill a three-
year PhD position. The PhD student will run a series of controlled 
experiments and field surveys to investigate the degree to which 
arbuscular-mycorrhizal community dynamics can be described with 
paradigms from meta-community theory. 

Arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) fungi are ubiquitous in nature and strongly 
impact the fitness of their plant hosts. The general understanding is 
that in terrestrial ecosystems plant hosts rarely experience a 
limitation of mycorrhizal propagules. There is growing evidence, 
however, that in agricultural and in woody habitats plants often grow 
without a functional mycorrhizal symbiosis. So far potential functional 
implications of shortages in AM-propagules have been largely overlooked. 
The PhD candidate is expected to collaborate with an existing team at 
Freie Universität Berlin and address the following objectives:
1) Quantify how shortages of AM-propagules impact ecosystem functioning 
in temperate forests.
2) Identify how AM propagule availability in space influences community 
structure and functioning of resulting AM communities.
3) Fit existing metacommunity-paradigms to describe community dynamics 
of AM fungi

Qualifications: The PhD candidate will devote approximately 10% of their 
time in field surveys, 20% of the time running controlled experiments 
and 70% of the time carrying out molecular and other lab work as well as 
writing. Candidates are required to have obtained an MSc in Ecology or a 
related field. Because of field work you are expected to have good plant 
identification skills and if possible a good understanding of 
phytosociological techniques. We really value previous experience with 
molecular techniques and a willingness to work with high-throughput 
molecular methods is a prerequisite. You have to be fluent in English 
(certified C1-level or equivalent) and it is desirable to possess a 
driving license.

Contact: For more information or inquiries please contact Dr Stavros 
Veresoglou at sveresog...@zedat.fu-berlin.de

References:
Veresoglou SD, Caruso T, Rillig MC. 2012 Metacommunities and symbiosis: 
hosts of challenges. Trends in Ecology and Evolution 27: 588-589.
Mihaljevic JR. 2012. Linking metacommunity theory and symbiont 
evolutionary ecology. Trends in Ecology and Evolution 27: 323-329.
Veresoglou SD, Wulf M. Rillig MC. 2017 Facilitation between woody and 
herbaceous plants that associate with arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi in 
temperate European forests. Ecology and Evolution In Press.

[ECOLOG-L] PhD Studentship at FU Berlin (2)

[Stavros Veresoglou]

Project: LandUseSAC
Main supervisor: Stavros Veresoglou
Start Date: As soon as possible
Reference code: SAC002
Application deadline: 20th March 2017
More information: http://www.fu-
berlin.de/en/service/stellen/acad/index.html

Applications are invited for a fully funded PhD studentship at Freie 
Universität Berlin. 

Project: We are looking for a highly-motivated student to fill a three-
year PhD position. The PhD student will be responsible for adapting a 
species-area curves (SAC) methodology for soil systems to better 
describe beta-diversity of terrestrial microbial communities and assess 
how land use intensity may be altering microbial alpha- and beta-
diversity.

Unlike traditional ecologists that can often identify and count every 
single individual in a study area, a microbial ecologist, particularly 
when working with soil, has to infer these diversity metrics. The usual 
procedure involves subsampling tiny volumes of habitat, relative to the 
size of the study area. This assumes that these are representative of 
the surrounding habitat; and, depending on the resolution of the 
technique used, it means assaying a representative but not complete 
fraction of the community in that sample. For this project we will use 
an adaptation of the SAC methodology to address this limitation. The PhD 
candidate is expected to collaborate with an existing team at Freie 
Universität Berlin and address the following objectives:
1) How do SAC estimates of beta diversity relate to those produced from 
exhaustive sampling of the soil habitat?
2) How does land use intensity influence alpha- and beta- diversity of 
microbial communities?
3) Are there undocumented systematic biases in assaying diversity with 
traditional molecular methods across land use gradients?

Qualifications: The PhD candidate will mainly focus on the molecular 
characterization of 1,188 soil samples that will be taken from the 
biodiversity exploratories. Candidates should have obtained an MSc in 
Molecular Biology or a related field. You are required to possess 
excellent molecular-lab skills and be fluent in English (certified C1-
level or equivalent). We really appreciate any evidence of previous work 
with molecular techniques and value any past practice of aseptic 
techniques.

Contact: For more information or inquiries please contact Dr Stavros 
Veresoglou at sveresog...@zedat.fu-berlin.de 

References:
Veresoglou SD, Rillig MC, Fraser LH, Halley JM. 2016 The influence of 
sampled biomass on species-area relationships of grassland plants New 
Phytologist 211: 382-385.
Horner-Devine MC, Lage M, Hughes JB, Bohannan BJM. 2004. A taxa-area 
relationship for bacteria. Nature 432, 750-753.
Veresoglou SD, Powell JR, Davison J, Lekberg Y, Rillig MC. 2014 The 
Leinster and Cobbold indices improve inferences of microbial diversity. 
Fungal Ecology 11: 1-7.

[ECOLOG-L] PhD Position - Antarctic Aquatic Ecosystems

[Chiuchiolo, Amy]

The Priscu Research Group is seeking a motivated Ph.D. student to work with Dr. 
John Priscu on the aquatic systems in the McMurdo Dry Valleys, Antarctica as 
part of the McMurdo LTER project (http://www.mcmlter.org/).

This six-year interdisciplinary project extends 24 years of previous data 
collection on the permanently ice-covered lakes of the region and will focus on 
biogeochemical responses to changes in landscape connectivity and climate. The 
successful applicant will be expected to interact with technicians, graduate 
students and PI's in Antarctic fieldwork. The successful applicant must also 
pass the medical and dental exams required by NSF for Antarctic deployment. A 
Master's degree in ecosystem modeling, aquatic biogeochemistry, or microbial 
ecology is desirable.

Interested students should contact Amy Chiuchiolo, Montana State University, 
Bozeman (achiuchi...@montana.edu) and include a 
brief statement of interest.

For more information about the Priscu Research Group, see: 
http://www.montana.edu/priscu/

[ECOLOG-L] Field Research Technician (Spotted Skunk Ecology)

[Gompper, Matthew E.]

A Field Research Technician position is available to assist on an ongoing 
project evaluating habitat and resource selection of eastern spotted skunks in 
the Ozarks of northern Arkansas. In addition to capturing, radio-collaring, and 
monitoring skunks and collecting data on habitat structure, the technician will 
assist in a survey of the parasites and pathogens based on captured 
individuals, an examination of the dietary patterns of skunks based on scat 
analysis, and a camera trap survey.



Candidates must have a B.S. in wildlife science, biology, or a closely related 
discipline and field research experience. Strong work ethic, ability to work 
with a diversity of natural resource professionals, ability to work alone or in 
groups, and an interest in wildlife/habitat relationships are essential. The 
technician will work closely with, and under the supervision of, an MS student 
from MU School of Natural Resources who is already on site.



The 9-12 month non-benefits eligible position has an immediate start date. 
Salary is $23,000/year. The position will be based in Hector, Arkansas (about 
90 miles north of Little Rock and about 6 hrs south of Columbia, MO where the 
technician will be officially employed). Work will generally require around 
40hrs/wk and may require working at night in remote areas as well as occasional 
camping. Housing and a field vehicle will be provided. Review of applications 
begins immediately and continues until the position is filled. Submit via email 
a cover letter that includes a description of work experience and career goals, 
resume, and the names and contact information (phone and e-mail address) of 3 
references to:



Summer Higdon

School of Natural Resources

University of Missouri

302 Natural Resources Building

Columbia, MO 65211
E-mail: sdh...@mail.missouri.edu





Matthew E. Gompper
Professor
School of Natural Resources
University of Missouri
Columbia, MO 65211 USA
Email: gompp...@missouri.edu
phone: 573-882-9424
https://sites.google.com/site/gompperlab/home
http://www.snr.missouri.edu/fw/faculty/gompper-m.php

[ECOLOG-L] Interested in forest simulation modeling? Upcoming workshop in Portland, OR

[Melissa Lucash]

The LANDIS-II Foundation is organizing a training workshop for new LANDIS-II
users in Portland, OR. The training will be held on Sat August 5, and
Sunday August 6 and will precede the Ecological Society of America Meeting,
also in Portland.

The LANDIS-II training is designed for those interested in learning how to
use the LANDIS-II forest simulation model (http://www.landis-ii.org/).  The
course will be led by Drs. Melissa Lucash and Robert Scheller, with
additional instructors to be determined.  The course will cover
parameterizing and analyzing the outputs of multiple LANDIS-II extensions,
including forest succession (including NECN/ Century), fire, wind,
harvesting, and insects.

The total cost of the 2-day training session is $300 and includes two
complementary
lunches and a copy of the latest LANDIS-II training manual. Sessions will
be held on the Portland State University campus.  Participants will be
expected to bring their own laptop computer with LANDIS-II installed
(instructions provided).

If you’d like to reserve a spot for the training session, please email me at
luc...@pdx.edu.  Please register early if you’d like to attend, as the
training is limited to 25 participants.

Melissa
-- 
*Dr. Melissa S. Lucash*

*Research Assistant Professor*
*Department of Environmental Science and Management*
*SRTC B1-04D*
*Portland State University*
*Portland, OR*

*lucash[a] pdx.edu *

*503-725-3894 (office)*
https://sites.google.com/a/pdx.edu/dynamic-ecosystems-landscape-lab/people/dr-melissa-lucash

[ECOLOG-L] Request for Information on Orphaned Tropical Forest Data

[Sheila Ward]

Request for Information on Orphaned Tropical Forest Data

We hope to compile information on orphaned data for tropical forests, 
including inventory and plot data, that are in danger of being lost. 
Many projects over the years have generated a lot of tropical forest 
data. But the information is scattered among different institutions and 
people, some still only on paper, some digitized but in older formats.


TROPIS and ATROFI-UK are two previous databases that compiled metadata 
on forest plots and inventories. The data for certain plots are 
available at www.forestplots.net and its associated networks. But other 
plots and inventories still need attention, re-discovery even. We would 
like to compile information on datasets that should be digitized or 
transformed to an up-to-date digital format. The goal is firstly to make 
metadata on these datasets available on a publicly accessible website, 
and then to try to secure the data itself by pushing for appropriate 
curation with open-access availability.


These legacy datasets are invaluable for understanding how tropical 
forests change through time, including the cumulative impacts of changes 
in land use and climate, and changes in patterns of biodiversity and 
carbon storage. The past can help inform the future.


If you know of any such orphaned databases for tropical forests, please 
send a message to: Gillian Petrokofsky gillian.petrokof...@zoo.ox.ac.uk 
or Sheila Ward sheila.emily.w...@gmail.com . Please pass this message on 
to anyone who might be interested.


--
Sheila Ward, PhD

[ECOLOG-L] Field technician positions with Anderson lab (UGA) at RMBL - ecological and evolutionary consequences of climate change on natural plant populations

[Susana Wadgymar]

Jill Anderson’s lab at the University of Georgia is searching for two field
research assistants from June-August 2017.

We study the ecological and evolutionary consequences of climate change for
natural plant populations. We focus on research on Drummond’s rockcress
(Boechera stricta in the plant family Brassicaceae), a mustard plant native
to the Rocky Mountains. Our studies take place around the Rocky Mountain
Biological Lab (http://www.rmbl.org/), which is located in Gothic, Colorado
near the wildflower capital of Colorado (Crested Butte).  We quantify plant
fitness and traits to ask whether climate change could disrupt long-standing
patterns of local adaptation, and to test whether phenotypic plasticity will
enable populations to persist in the short-term. We perform large-scale
reciprocal transplant experiments to examine patterns of adaptive evolution
and natural selection in contemporary landscapes. Since fall 2013, we have
planted ~80,000 seeds and seedlings into five experimental gardens ranging
in elevation from 2500 m to 3340 m (8202 feet to 11000 feet). Our summer
research involves intensive monitoring of these experimental plants to
record data on germination success, survival, growth, reproductive success,
as well as life history and morphological traits. We conduct most of our
work in the field, with a small proportion of indoor lab work.

The successful candidate will assist with ongoing field and laboratory
studies for 8-10 weeks from June - August. The exact start and end dates are
negotiable. We are offering $10/hour for a full time field assistant (40
hours/week) from June through August. We will cover housing costs and
station fees at the Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory and reimburse
travel expenses up to $400, but the field assistant would be responsible for
her/his food costs. Fieldwork will involve hiking to experimental gardens
through rough terrain (1-3 miles one-way daily).

The University of Georgia is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful
environment for living, work, and study.  To that end, all qualified
applicants from individuals with a strong interest in evolutionary biology
will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity,
disability status, or age.  The application consists of a cover letter your
qualifications, a CV/ résumé and contact information for two references,
which should be submitted via email to Jill at jt...@uga.edu. Please include
“application for field tech position” in the subject of your email.

Applications are due by March 27th, 2017.

Feel free to contact Jill if you have any questions about the position.
Additional information about our work can be found at:
http://andersonlab.genetics.uga.edu/Home.html

[ECOLOG-L] Full-time Research Technician Opportunity in Agroecology and Biogeochemistry

[Wendy H. Yang]

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Institute for Sustainability, Energy, and Environment (iSEE)
Global Change Ecology and Stable Isotope Biogeochemistry Lab

Field and Laboratory Research Technician

The Institute for Sustainability, Energy, and Environment at the
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign seeks a full time research
technician in the Global Change Ecology and Stable Isotope Biogeochemistry
lab to work on a project funded by the USDA. This is a 12-month
non-tenure-track Academic Professional position.  The overall goal of the
project is to create the knowledge and institutional capacity to guide the
transition from corn-soy rotation to production agroforestry— which
involves growing multiple tree, shrub, and herbaceous species together to
produce staple food and fodder crops—on marginal lands in the Midwest,
U.S. Our interdisciplinary team, in collaboration with the Savanna
Institute, will assess the ecosystem services enhancement by production
agroforestry relative to corn-soy rotation on working farms in the
Midwest. Our objectives are to: (1) Build an integrated community of
Midwest production agroforestry farmers and researchers; (2) Quantify the
effect of fertilization on tradeoffs among yield, nutrient leaching, and
soil greenhouse gas emissions from production agroforestry versus corn-soy
rotation; and (3) Characterize the life cycle environmental implications
of a transition from corn-soy rotation to production agroforestry.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The successful candidate will participate in the establishment,
maintenance and sampling of replicated field experiments on working farms
throughout the Midwest, U.S. Extensive fieldwork will require the
technician to travel throughout the Midwest for 1-2 weeks per month during
the snow-free season. The balance of the technician’s time will be spent
in the laboratory for the following: analyzing soil, gas, and water
samples; preparing field supplies; maintaining laboratory instrumentation
related to this project (including a gas chromatograph and isotope ratio
mass spectrometer interfaced with a trace gas analyzer and elemental
analyzer); supervising undergraduate students assisting with this project;
and purchasing and receiving chemicals and scientific supplies related to
this project. Depending on experience, there is also opportunity to assist
with data compilation and analysis.

Required qualifications: A bachelor’s degree in biology, environmental
science, chemistry, or related field (alternate degree fields will be
considered/accepted depending upon depth and breadth of experience and
skills as related to this position).  Research experience in the
laboratory and/or field.  Basic computer skills (MS Word, Excel).

Preferred qualifications: Research experience in the laboratory and/or in
the field related to biogeochemistry (e.g., trace gas flux measurements,
soil sampling, wet chemistry, gas chromatography).  Experience working on
farms and with farmers, strongly preferred.

Salary: Commensurate with experience and qualifications

Start date:  as soon as possible

Applications must be received by March 20, 2017. To apply, all candidates
must submit an online profile through https://jobs.illinois.edu by the
close of the posting period. Qualified candidates must upload a letter of
which details qualifications noted above, resume and the names and contact
information of three professional references.  All requested information
must be submitted for your application to be considered. Incomplete
applications will not be reviewed.

For further information, please contact: Susan Key, Human Resources,
susan...@illinois.edu

Illinois is an Affirmative Action /Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes
individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and ideas who embrace
and value diversity and inclusivity. (www.inclusiveillinois.illinois.edu)

The University of Illinois conducts criminal background checks on all job
candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer.

Illinois is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants
will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,
religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender
identity, age, status as a protected veteran,  status as a qualified
individual with a disability, or criminal conviction history. Illinois
welcomes individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and ideas who
embrace and value diversity and inclusivity.
(www.inclusiveillinois.illinois.edu).



~~~
Wendy H. Yang, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Departments of Plant Biology and Geology
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
265 Morrill Hall
505 S Goodwin Ave
Urbana, IL 61801

Lab/Office: 639 Morrill Hall
Office phone: 217-244-2614

[ECOLOG-L] NSF REU position with Anderson lab (UGA) at RMBL - ecological and evolutionary consequences of climate change on natural plant populations

[Susana Wadgymar]

Jill Anderson and Susana Wadgymar at the University of Georgia are searching
for an enthusiastic undergraduate with a strong interest in evolutionary
ecology for field research in an NSF REU position (National Science
Foundation, Research Experience for Undergraduates) from June-August 2017.

We study the ecological and evolutionary consequences of climate change for
natural plant populations. We focus on research on Drummond’s rockcress
(Boechera stricta in the plant family Brassicaceae), a mustard plant native
to the Rocky Mountains. Our studies take place around the Rocky Mountain
Biological Lab (http://www.rmbl.org/), which is located in Gothic, Colorado
near the wildflower capital of Colorado (Crested Butte).  We quantify plant
fitness and traits to ask whether climate change could disrupt long-standing
patterns of local adaptation, and to test whether phenotypic plasticity will
enable populations to persist in the short-term. We perform large-scale
reciprocal transplant experiments to examine patterns of adaptive evolution
and natural selection in contemporary landscapes. Since fall 2013, we have
planted ~60,000 seeds and seedlings into five experimental gardens ranging
in elevation from 2500 m to 3340 m (8202 feet to 11000 feet). Our summer
research involves intensive monitoring of these experimental plants to
record data on germination success, survival, growth, reproductive success,
as well as life history and morphological traits. We conduct most of our
work in the field, with a small proportion of indoor lab work.
The successful candidate will assist with ongoing fieldwork. In addition,
there are many opportunities for students to develop independent projects
associated with our overall objectives, including studies on: 1) population
divergence in ecologically-relevant traits, especially drought, UV
tolerance, and herbivore resistance; 2) phenotypic plasticity at multiple
spatial scales; 3) population density and species composition of the
herbivore community that attacks Drummond’s rockcress; 4) flower color
polymorphism; and 5) the importance of maternal effects in biological
responses to climate change.

We are offering a stipend of $500/week for a full time REU student (40
hours/week) for 10 weeks.  The exact start and end dates are flexible. We
will cover room and board at the Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory and
reimburse travel expenses up to $500. Fieldwork will involve hiking to
experimental gardens through rough terrain (1-3 miles one-way daily).

The University of Georgia is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful
environment for living, work, and study.  To that end, all qualified
applicants from individuals with a strong interest in evolutionary biology
will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity,
disability status, or age.  The application consists of a cover letter
listing your qualifications, a CV/ résumé, and contact information for two
references, all of which can be emailed to Dr. Jill Anderson at: jt...@uga.edu

Applications are due by March 24th, 2017.

Feel free to contact Jill or Susana (susa...@uga.edu) if you have any
questions about the position.  Additional information about the our work can
be found at: http://andersonlab.genetics.uga.edu/Home.html

[ECOLOG-L] JOB OPPORTUNITY: INVASIVE PLANT CREW LEAD

[Steph Frederick]

2017 SEASONAL INVASIVE PLANT CREW LEAD 
The Eastern Nevada Landscape Coalition (ENLC) is currently seeking one 
(1) invasive plant crew lead to work in the Elko, NV District of the 
Bureau of Land Management (BLM). 

Located in Ely, Nevada, ENLC is a non-profit conservation organization 
comprised of public, private, and non-profit partners dedicated to the 
restoration of the Western ecosystems through collaborative teamwork. 

Elko is located in the remote, northeastern corner of Nevada. The area 
has a unique blend of Northern Basin and Range and sage brush steppe 
attributes including beautiful expanses of sagebrush flats and many 
mountain ranges available for exploring and recreating. The rugged Ruby 
Mountains lie 20 miles to the southeast of Elko and offer unique hiking, 
backpacking, climbing, fishing and camping experiences. The city of Elko 
has a lively downtown area and hosts cultural events throughout the 
summer (including the International Basque festival, rodeos and the Ruby 
Mountain Relay).

INVASIVE PLANT CREW LEAD DUTIES: The crew lead will be responsible for 
supervising a field crew of 2-4 invasive plant technicians. Field crews 
(including lead) will assist with inventory and management of invasive 
plants on public lands. Inventory duties include correctly identifying 
invasive plant species and infestations, surveying, recording and 
managing data. Invasive plant control will predominantly consist of 
herbicide application and manual control (hand pulling/hand tools). All 
crew members will be responsible for driving large, federal pick-ups 
(often towing trailers), operating ATVs and UTVs and hiking to 
treatment/inventory sites. Crew leads are to enforce and set an example 
for requirements for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and other 
safety protocols. Some PPE (chemical resistant gloves, eye 
protection,etc.) will be provided by the BLM, but closed-toed shoes, 
long-sleeve shirt,  and long pants must be provided by applicant. The 
crew lead must be comfortable with truck camping in the backcountry for 
up to 4 days at a time and MUST be physically able to hike while wearing 
a 40 lb. backpack sprayer over rough and steep terrain. 

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Qualified applicants should have experience and be 
proficient in leading invasive plant crews. Applicants must have, or be 
willing to obtain, the Nevada Restricted Use Pesticide (RUP) 
applicator’s certification within at least two weeks  of start date. 
Applicants should possess leadership qualities, the ability to give 
clear directions and enforce safety protocols. Applicants must be 
experienced with 4WD vehicles and should have a clean driving record for 
the past 3 years. Experience with utilizing GPS units and programs 
(Trimble units and ArcPad) and ATVs/UTVs is a plus.

SALARY: $17/hour, (plus $34/day per diem when camping)

SCHEDULE: Position will run from mid-April through the end of September 
and follow a 10-hour day/four-day work week. Crews will generally return 
to Elko in the evenings, though camping near a project site for 4 days 
at a time will be required for up to two pay periods.  Applicants are 
responsible for supplying camping equipment.

Applicants should email a cover letter, resume, and the contact 
information for at least three references to Steph Frederick 
smfreder...@blm.gov  Materials must be emailed by Friday March 10, 2017. 
For more information, please visit our website (http://www.envlc.org) or 
email Steph. Please include “Invasive Plant Crew Lead” in the email 
subject line. 

[ECOLOG-L] Aquatic GIS training workshop

[Jason Knouft]

GIS Applications in Aquatic Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Workshop

An NSF supported three day aquatic GIS training workshop will be offered 
at Saint Louis University on June 14-16, 2017.  A general goal of this 
workshop is to train and establish an interactive group of researchers 
and educators applying GIS techniques in freshwater systems.  Applicants 
with all levels of GIS experience are welcome; however, the workshop 
will be presented for aquatic biologists with little to no background in 
GIS techniques.

The tentative schedule of topics includes: 1) basic acquisition and 
manipulation of GIS data, 2) GIS data sources for freshwater research, 
3) quantification of environmental attributes of species’ habitat use at 
multiple spatial scales, 4) species distribution modeling, and 5) 
application of hydrologic data to studies of freshwater systems.  The 
majority of the training will be conducted using ArcGIS.  Computer space 
will be provided for each attendee.

The workshop is open to Faculty, Research Scientists, Postdoctoral 
Researchers, and Graduate Students conducting research in freshwater 
systems.  There is no cost for the workshop; however, participants are 
responsible for a course book, meals, travel, and lodging.  Details are 
available at http://knouftlab.weebly.com/aquatic-gis-workshop.html

To apply, please email a statement of application including a brief 
description of your research interests (maximum 1 page) and a C.V. to 
Dr. Jason Knouft at aquatic...@slu.edu by March 24, 2017.  GIS 
experience is not a prerequisite for the workshop.

[ECOLOG-L] Field jobs working on endangered Wyoming toad

[Melanie Murphy]

Wyoming Toad Field Technician Positions

Background: The Wyoming toad (Anaxyrus baxteri) is a critically endangered
species endemic to the Laramie Basin. The species was abundant in the 1950’s
and 1960’s but began declining in the 1970’s until the last known
individuals were brought into captivity in the 1990’s to establish a captive
breeding program. Individuals from the captive breeding program have been
reintroduced into the wild but breeding populations have not been
reestablished. This research is being conducted to assess the effects of
vegetation treatments on Wyoming toads.
Location: This position is based out of Laramie, Wyoming. Field work will
occur at Mortenson Lake National Wildlife Refuge (approximately 15 miles
southwest of Laramie) and several Safe Harbor reintroductions sites within
the Laramie Basin.

Description: 2-3 technicians to assist with regular field duties including:
•   Building and installing mesh tadpole enclosures
•   Daily feeding and measuring of tadpoles
•   Release and subsequent monitoring of adult toads 
•   Regular surveys for non-captive Wyoming toads
•   Swabbing of toads for Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis (Bd)
•   Data entry
•   Other activities as needed

Qualifications: Qualified applicants will have the willingness and ability
to work long hours (including weekends and holidays) and be very flexible
with their schedule as work hours will be determined by animal needs.
Applicants must also be able to tolerate harsh field conditions (heat/cold,
wind, rain, biting insects, mud, etc.), pay extreme attention to detail, and
meet high standards of animal care. Interest in the research, a strong work
ethic, and the ability to conduct meticulous data collection for the
recovery of an endangered species are most important. Priority will be given
to individuals currently enrolled in or recently graduated from an ecology,
wildlife biology, or related program with past field experience. Qualified
applicants need a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
Compensation: Technicians will be paid $400-$440 per week (depending on
experience) and provided with a shared field vehicle. Housing for
technicians may be available. Technicians will gain valuable field
experience while contributing to the recovery of a critically endangered
amphibian.

Duration: The position will start mid-May and continue through mid-August
(start and end dates may be flexible for highly qualified applicants and
field season may be adjusted due to weather conditions).
To Apply: Submit a letter of interest with dates of availability, résumé or
CV, and contact information (name, email, phone number) for three references
in a single PDF to Dr. Melanie Murphy (melanie.mur...@uwyo.edu). 
Application deadline is March 6, 2017 but review of applicants will begin
immediately. Questions about the positions can be directed to Dr. Melanie
Murphy (melanie.mur...@uwyo.edu) or Dr. Doug Keinath
(douglas_kein...@fws.gov).  

Additional Information: This research is being conducted through a
collaboration between the Murphy Lab at the University of Wyoming (for more
information see https://sites.google.com/site/murphylabuwyo) and the U.S.
Fish and Wildlife Service.

[ECOLOG-L] Assistant Data Manager - Archbold Biological Station, Florida

[Menges, Eric]

Assistant Data Manager – Archbold Biological Station, Florida

Archbold Biological Station, a not-for-profit dedicated to long-term ecological 
research, education and conservation in south central Florida, is seeking a 
bright, intellectually curious person to fill the technical support position of 
Assistant Data Manager at a dynamic field station.

The incumbent of this career building position will report to the GIS/Data 
Manager and work with research staff and outside agencies.  The Assistant Data 
Manager is responsible for the day to day monitoring and trouble-shooting of 
data flow from raw file entry point of abiotic and biotic data to relational 
databases, real-time streaming onto an SQL Server, and automated subset data 
transfers to offsite end users.  Incumbent will also be responsible for 
creation and maintenance of Microsoft Access databases, including form design 
and SQL Server database maintenance, query writing and view creation.

Qualifications

  1.  Associate's degree in Computer Science or related field, or relevant 
coursework or equivalent work experience preferred

  *   Experience with Microsoft Access, Word and Excel is required
  *   Experience with Microsoft SQL Server, VBA coding, MS Access form design 
and macro creation preferred
  *   Familiarity with SQL Server scheduled jobs, queries and views, as well as 
general database maintenance is recommended
  *   Experience with MS DOS batch files, ColdFusion, LoggerNet, RTMC, R, 
CoraScript helpful but not required
  *   Ability to troubleshoot network data flow connections, database errors, 
VBA code

  *   Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently and 
prioritize tasks
  *   Good written communication/documentation skills



This is a full-time position with benefits.  Salary commensurate with 
experience.  To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume, and three 
professional references, to 
shawk...@archbold-station.org.  Deadline 
is March 10th, 2017, or until filled, with anticipated March 27, 2017 start 
date.  Additional information at 
http://www.archbold-station.org/html/aboutus/employ.html.

[ECOLOG-L] Research Internship in Carbon Dynamics on subtropical grazing lands

[Gomez-Casanovas, Nuria]

Research Internship in Carbon Dynamics on subtropical grazing lands
Beginning April 2016 (revised start date)

Ideal for Students with Undergraduate Degrees Contemplating Graduate School

Includes independent research project. Provides Weekly stipend, Room, and
Food stipend.

Internship at MacArthur Agro-ecology Research Center (MAERC), a division
of Archbold Biological Station, in south-central Florida in the
Agro-Ecology Program.

The successful intern will be supervised by Dr. Nuria Gomez-Casanovas
(University of Illinois) and Dr. Elizabeth Boughton (MAERC). The intern
will be exposed to research in biogeochemistry, grassland and wetland
ecology, and disturbance ecology (grazing, fire, flooding). Primarily, the
intern will work on a project investigating how cattle grazing and fire
affect the exchange of greenhouse gases between the atmosphere and grazed
pastures. This project is a collaborative effort between the University of
Illinois (Drs. Evan H DeLucia, Carl J Bernacchi and Nuria
Gomez-Casanovas), Cornell University (Dr. Jed Sparks) and MAERC (Drs.
Elizabeth Boughton and Hilary Swain). The successful intern will be
trained to use a variety of instruments to measure: net ecosystem CO2
exchange and soil greenhouse gas fluxes (N2O, CH4, CO2). Other fieldwork
will include aboveground and belowground biomass, and soil collection.
Long days and work on weekends may be required during intense data
collection campaigns. Preference will be given to candidates who
demonstrate experience with similar measurements or a strong background
(coursework) in biogeochemistry, but all are encouraged to apply.
Additionally, candidates with experiences that demonstrate proficiency
working outdoors will be considered.

Internships offer an opportunity for providing novel insights into some of
the most profound issues challenging our world: securing food in a
sustainable way; and for learning how research works.

Interns receive room, a meal allowance, and a weekly stipend of $100. They
typically work 20 hours per week as research assistants and the remainder
on an independent research project. The internship will run for 6 months
but starting date is flexible.

The intern must be able to tolerate living on a remote cattle ranch and
provide their own transportation for personal activities. MAERC is a
division of Archbold Biological Station with eight permanent staff,
located 11 miles away from the main field station. MAERC is operated as a
commercial cattle ranch which serves as a research platform to investigate
ecological and environmental challenges on working landscapes.

Archbold Biological Station is active in research, conservation, and
education. Our facilities include a 5000 ha preserve, an outstanding
regional library and a GIS lab. We have a staff of about 50 with many
visiting scientists, an active seminar program, and a relaxed biological
station atmosphere. The Station cannot hire people without legal status to
work in the U.S.

To apply for this internship, please provide the following: a cover letter
stating research interests, a description of previous research experience,
a resume or CV, a summary of grades, and two letters of recommendation
before 9 March 2017. Please email applications to: Dr. Nuria
Gomez-Casanovas, ngome...@igb.illinois.edu.

[ECOLOG-L] Mid-Atlantic ESA Annual Conference – Registration and Abstract Submission Open. Deadline April 3

[Cromartie, Jamie]

Mid-Atlantic ESA Annual Conference – Registration and Abstract Submission
Open. Deadline April 3

Stockton University, Galloway NJ, – April 21-23

Theme: “Biodiversity in the Mid-Atlantic: Present and Future”

Please join us for an exciting conference, hosted by Stockton University in
the New Jersey Pine Barrens and Coastal Zone. The conference theme includes
biodiversity throughout the Mid-Atlantic Region.

The sessions will run from 9 am to 5:30 pm, with the talks and poster
sessions from 1:30 to 5:30 and the awards ceremony and banquet from 6 pm to
8:30 pm.

The plenary programs will focus on the North American Coastal Plain,
recently designated as the world’s 36th biodiversity hotspot. Our speakers
and panel will discuss the current threats and future prospects for
biodiversity, especially in the Mid-Atlantic portion of the hotspot,
including the critical interactions between terrestrial and estuarine/marine
environments. The conference will include a full program of submitted oral
and poster sessions of interest to ecologists from the entire region.
Abstract submission and registration close April 3.
TO REGISTER AND SUBMIT AN ABSTRACT, VISIT: http://www.esa.org/midatlantic/


Sunday from 9:30 am to 1:30 pm, there will be a field trip on the Stockton
campus, covering Pine Barrens habitats and Stockton’s forest restoration and
management sites.

[ECOLOG-L] REU Application Deadline Extended

[R. Malia Fincher]

Deadline Extended: March 1

Samford Research Experience for Undergraduates in Biology and Chemistry:
Explore the world of research and develop your scientific skills.

http://www.samford.edu/programs/undergraduate/research-experience/

With funding from the National Science Foundation, the 2016 Samford
University REU program will offer hands-on, field- and laboratory-based
research experiences to US undergraduates.  In this 9-week residential
experience, students will work one-on-one with experienced researchers in
biology and chemistry to design, conduct, and present research related to
the chemistry, genetics, and ecology of organisms, populations, and
communities of Oak Mountain State Park, a large and diverse suburban park
located in the southern Appalachians.  Potential research topics include
plant and animal ecology, microbiology, fire ecology, water quality,
biochemistry, plant and fungal natural products chemistry and bioactivity,
plant taxonomy, and aquatic community ecology. 

Quick Facts
Application Deadline: March 1, 2017
Program Timeline: May 29–July 29, 2017
• $525 per week stipend
• Travel, room, board and research expenses covered
• 12 students will be accepted into the program

Reasons to Apply
• Explore the worlds of field and laboratory research
• Explore your career opportunities as a working scientist
• Work closely with expert scientists to develop your own project
•   Develop your understanding of scientific ethics and social justice
• Spend the summer at Oak Mountain State Park, Alabama’s largest state park

Application Process
All application materials should be submitted electronically to 
r...@samford.edu.
Deadline: March 1, 2017
Students must be US citizens or Permanent Residents and have completed two
years of undergraduate study by May, 2017, including one year of
college-level biology.  Students must be enrolled in an undergraduate
program at accredited institutions in the United States at the time the REU
program is held.  Please submit:
• Application Form
• Transcripts
• Letters of Recommendation
• Personal Statement

For more information, go to
http://www.samford.edu/programs/undergraduate/research-experience/ or email
r...@samford.edu. 


R. Malia Fincher, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Samford University
Department of Biological and Environmental Science
800 Lakeshore Drive
Birmingham, Alabama35229
rmfin...@samford.edu
205-726-2928
Fax 205-726-2479
Office 133 Propst Hall

[ECOLOG-L] 2017 Bioblitzes - Willistown, PA

[Heather Kostick]

My name Heather Kostick, and I am a recent graduate of the Masters of 
Environmental 
Studies program at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA. I am
planning to conduct two bioblitzes at the Willistown Conservation Trust,
Willistown, PA (it’s about 40-60 minutes from Philadelphia, PA) this year. A
bioblitz is a 24-hour intense surveillance period of an area with the purpose 
of getting 
a snapshot of the area’s ecosystem and biodiversity. I am specifically seeking 
volunteers 
that have a specialist background in the following fields: birds, mammals, 
plants, owls, 
amphibians, and reptiles, bats, fungi, and insects. The bioblitz will occur 
June 
2/September 8 (at night: insects, owls, bats, mammals, amphibians, reptiles), 
and June 
3/September 9 (during the day: plants, birds, reptiles, insects, aquatic life). 
Depending 
on background and experience, volunteers may be asked to lead/oversee a team of 
3-5 
students/volunteers. 

Bioblitz dates: June 2&3, and September 8&9 

If you are interested or have students who may be interested, please
have them email Heather at upennbiobl...@gmail.com with the subject
title "bioblitz - [specialization]". Volunteers must email prior to 
participation. 

Note: I am conducting this bioblitz along with Lisa Kiziuk, University of
Pennsylvania lecturer and Willistown Conservation Trust Bird
Conservation Program Director. These bioblitzes are a part of a longitudinal 
study in 
biodiversity.

[ECOLOG-L] SUSE4 registration, housing, and abstract submission is now open

[Robert F Smith]

The organizers for the Fourth Symposium on Urbanization and Stream 
Ecology (SUSE4) would like to announce that the registration and 
abstract submission portals are open for SUSE4 here:

https://urbanstreams.wordpress.com/suse4-registration/

There you will find a link to the primary registration (where you pay) 
and choose your housing option (please note, we are strongly encouraging 
everyone to take advantage of the onsite housing). Also please note that 
the registration covers all meals ($25/day) during the meeting. The 
early bird registration deadline is March 31, 2017.

Next, you'll find the supplemental registration that will help us 
complete your registration and most importantly, to choose what track 
you want to follow during the meeting. Learn more more about the tracks 
and the meeting agenda here:

https://urbanstreams.wordpress.com/suse4-track-descriptions-and-program/

Lastly, you'll find a link to the abstract submission page 
(https://urbanstreams.wordpress.com/suse4-abstract-submission/). There 
you can submit an abstract (or abstracts) for a poster presentation, 
case study presentation, and/or restoration vignette (lightning talk). 
The abstract submission deadline is March 20, 2017.

Please contact Bob Smith (smi...@lycoming.edu) or any of the meeting 
organizers with any questions you may have about the symposium.

Cheers,

The SUSE4 meeting organizers